Forces and Motion

Pathways through the topic Force and Motion

Teaching Guidance for 14-16 Supporting Physics Teaching

Force and Motion pathways
Forces and Motion Misconceptions
RESEARCH REVIEW Forces and Motion

Many pupils see friction as a phenomenon, rather than as a force.

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RESEARCH REVIEW Forces and Motion

Many pupils are unable to apply Newton’s Second Law to examples of motion in 2D.

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RESEARCH REVIEW Forces and Motion

Many pupils have an unclear idea of acceleration and cannot reliably separate it from speed.

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